Really was a nice place. The ambience was nice. The staff was wonderful. The stakes were great. I…read morehad 0 the smaller steak and it was perfect being that we also had the deep fried cauliflower, shrimp croquettes, smoked salmon as appetizers. All the appetizers were great. I think the smoked salmon was the most amazing. The steaks were fixed to perfection. The perfect temperature and the garlic gravy was amazing. If you want the spice, try the Bali gravy. The molten chocolate cake is delicious. Not a fan of their creme brulee. Definitely will be going back the next time I visit Amsterdam.

Lovely atmosphere and was recommended by a local friend of mine. We were able to walk in on a…read moreMonday night and the place was hopping. The beef poke was great and I wish my steak salad was too. The salad part was j-amazing. It had a bit of heat and great texture. The beef tenderloin was supposed to be medium rare but it was well done to a bit past well done into the chewy world. Had it been medium rare, it would be five stars. Otherwise, a nice vibe, peeps, and food.

This is my second time at the Oliver's and for the resident who lives nearby, I must admit that…read morethis place has a solid lunch and dinner offerings at the affordable price. I have tried: Fish salad (amazing!!!), chicken salad (was good) and the burger (very flavourful! loved it!) about $15 per person if one of you decides to have a glass of wine with the lunch. To be honest this is my favorite place in this neighborhood...

Would it be too corny to say: Oliver's, Olive-you now?…read more The way to my little yelpey heart is: 1) food 2) at least pretending you care about what I think 3) good service. Happy to say that after an initial disappointment with what I found to be an overpriced salad, Oliver's has redeemed itself! As per my earlier review, I began the night drinking with colleagues, unsponsored by work, unfortunately. It was pointed out that the beer prices are actually very reasonable (I don't notice if work is paying...). The service was prompt and friendly - no easy feat in Amsterdam! Rare were the moments when our glasses went dry or our mouths were left without crunchy, deep-fried goodness. My boyfriend and I stayed for dinner and each had the ribeye steak. The chef kindly accommodated my weird request to have polenta with my steak instead of fries and wow was I glad he did! The steak was good quality and served with a variety of veg. It could have done with a tad more seasoning or more of the red wine jus it came with, but overall, delightful. The polenta was amazing! It is fried, so no health points here but the crispy outside with a creamy centre - I think there was a hint of parmasan in there - was divine. Later in the meal, the chef got creative with dessert, giving me both white and dark chocolate cake. What more could a girl ask for? I'm glad I gave Oliver's a second chance. We had a great conversation with the manager Halpert after our meal and it's clear that Oliver's and Co. take customer service very seriously. I will gleefully drink AND eat here to excess in future. :)

On Thursday night this pace offered a quiet refuge from the bustle happening at the Limon…read more I was hungry and ordered the most popular dish: hamburger. It was good but with all the addons (smoked salmon) I think I'd prefer caramelized onions (instead of semi-cured onion chutney) The bacon and cheese were tasty Hamburger party has some substance and the texture. But grilled to medium well. Would be wonderful to have a better wine selecion. Service was ok, relaxed. They have blankets If I am craving hamburger this place is solid for that. I will need to come back to try more dishes.

Came here just for breakfast. The interior is spacious and elegant. The breakfast menu is a bit…read morelimited in my opinion, but still good. I got the Croque Madame which was yummy. Service was fine. I have no complaints about this place, but it was nothing mind-blowing.

We were 2 times it ws delicious but the menü is limited…read more Service eas good espresso was best of everything

Beautiful building very open and bright. The food is very much focused on local and organic…read more A great place to catch up on email or reading while enjoying a nice cup of tea. Very good stop in the day.

Love this place! Happy that we were able to get a seat quickly here because reservations are a…read moremust! Inside may feel and look cramped but it is super cozy. We were able to get seated right on the window area. We chose menu 5, which was just enough for two people. Everything was delicious! Their pea soup is out of this world. Don't know why as it is a simple dish but wow! I also love their herring. It was so delicious that I wanted seconds. It paired so well with their onions and mustard. And their bitterballen was just enough bite. Creamy and crispy! We also got a combination of the hutspot. They were all delicious! Although for me the meatball was just a tad bit salty but it is probably just me! Everything else was spot on. I love their dessert at the end. It was a great way to end the night. Our server and their staff were all amazing! Very friendly and welcoming. Yes it is a tourist spot but totally worth it.

This restaurant was on my wish list for places to definitely go while visiting Amsterdam. We…read morefinally went for lunch yesterday after our walking tour. Reservation recommended. We did not have one but they were happy to seat the 2 of us and invited us to switch tables once another couple left (they were checking out). Small space, can accommodate groups of 2-4, cozy atmosphere, lots of the traditional blue and white ceramics on the wall (dishes and tiles). Traditional Dutch cuisine: we ordered the Boerenkoolstamppot with smoked sausage and Zuurkoolstamppot with smoked sausage and a slice of apple pie to share for dessert. The food arrived piping hot in about 20 minutes. It was sooo delicious--the tasty juicy sausage pairs perfectly the mashed potatoes with either sauerkraut or kale. The apple pie was also tasty--larger chunks of apple and more spices less sugar than American apple pie from what I can tell. Perfect with whipped cream. A must visit if you're in Amsterdam and want to try traditional fare. Highly recommended!

The worst food and the worst service I've ever experienced in Amsterdam. The second course of my…read morefood had an insect in it. There was no attempt made by the staff to rectify this in any way, whatsoever. I understand that these things happen. Any attempt at a genuine apology would have prevented me from writing this review. There wasn't an offer of a beverage, or any discount to the meal. They could have chosen not to charge us for the two bottles of water. There was an optional course ordered which I attempted to cancel (naturally, I lost my appetite after seeing a live insect crawling in the second course), which they informed me that they could not cancel without charging me. They could have offered the extra course for free. There was the option to add a spoon of caviar to another dish for extra charge. I explicitly asked whether that could be on the house, you know, given the aforementioned insect on a previous course. Not only was this denied, the server did not even bother to acknowledge the comment. Lastly, when the check arrived, I informed them that there was zero attempt made to rectify the mistake of the insect. All we got was an apology that the staff was not able to pick up on the signals of our dissatisfaction- as if the bug, the request to cancel the optional dish free of charge, the willful ignorance over the caviar, and my complaint after getting the bill were not enough. Even without the insect incident, the food was phenomenally subpar for this city. My recommendation would be to never visit this restaurant. The food is terrible, the conditions are unsanitary, and the service is appalling.

Absolutely spectacular meal from start to finish at Bolenius…read more As part of our vacations, we like to dine at a michelin star restaurant for at least one meal. I am a little bit restricted by my vegetarian diet which is what ultimately directed us to Bolenius as they have a plant-based option. If you're visiting Amsterdam as a tourist, it's a bit of a trek from the city center but pretty quick and easy to get there by the metro, which was our mode of transportation. Our reservation was at 7pm but it was such an incredible experience, we literally did not leave the place until, I want to say like 10:30pm. The interior decor is unique and vibes with the brand pretty well. The service was excellent from start to finish. It is definitely a team effort as we interacted with many different servers who were all kind, wonderful, and welcoming. Everything was thoroughly explained to us. I went the vegetarian tasting menu route and GF did the standard tasting menu. We also accepted most of the additional add ons like wine pairing, their recommended beet dish, and cheese selection at the end of the meal. I was grateful to see a variety of ingredients used for the vegetarian menu instead of just the standard mushrooms 100 times over and over again that is common at other establishments. They also employed many different textures and innovative presentations to the dishes including the foam, which I'm pretty sure is required for a restaurant to get a star, but also things like a shaved and latticed ASPARAGUS dish. The dishes were, as you would probably expect, like works of art. Like I said above, I have somewhat of a history dining at Michelin starred restaurants but I think it's safe to say that this was the best experience I have ever had and cannot recommend it enough.

Talk about surprise and delight! We were ever so lucky to nab a table on a busy busy Friday evening…read moreand even though we were a tad loud (read: drunk), this small fine dining restaurant was exactly what we needed! As you're walking in.. you wonder if you've stumbled into a completely different realm. It was small, big enough only for around 25 seats but it feels warm and welcoming, with great mood lighting. The staff were attentive and nothing was too much to ask. We ended choosing 3 courses with extra oysters to start and matching wines. Starting with bubbly to match the oysters, white wine to match the entree of mackerel, then red to match the main meat dish, and to finish- a sweet dessert wine with some sweet dessert. All of the sweetness was topped with grated chestnut, that had every person licking their plates clean. Even though we were a rather large and boisterous group, everyone was attended to and looked after. I was also watching the staff interact with the other tables (big and small) and they too looked as at ease as we did. All in all, it was the perfect Friday night find. I just hope I can remember to stumble into this little hot spot again with a bit more purpose (read: less drunk)!

On a quiet Monday night, we made our way to Juuls. I had requested a private table in my online…read morereservation and they sat us in a little corner by ourselves. The servers were very friendly and attentive. They don't have a menu, so it's always a surprise menu and you can choose between 3, 4, or 5 courses. We went with 3 courses and had the extra request that we don't get the same dishes so we can try 6 different things. Every meal, including the amose bouche, was creative, visually beautiful, and super tasty!!! Our main courses were a truffle stuffed guinea fowl with lentils and a white fish in beurre blanc with a potato cake and both had very interesting and flavorful sauces and tiny veggies. Hmmmmmm, I wish I had more tiny veggies to eat right now...

Hidden gem! Stumbled upon on my last business trip. Beautiful setting and intimate atmosphere. The…read morefood is outstanding. Definitely returning!

This was the best meal I had in Amsterdam. The chef's tastings were delicious and creative and the…read morestaff made it a lovely, romantic evening. The building itself is also cute with a deck right on the water.

A great neighborhood Pub. Service is delightful (Dutch people are so friendly - and bilingual!)…read moreand the food is good comfort food. Plenty of typical Dutch snacks - bitterbollen, croquettes, generous portions of nuts and olives. Plentiful wine and beer selections, as well as hard liquor. This is a neighborhood place where people come in and have drinks, sometimes for hours, so they don't rush you. My husband and I learned (living here for a few months) that if you want your food quickly in The Netherlands, you need to order quickly, They tend to take a lot longer for a full meal than we do. They linger over and enjoy their food and drinks. So if service seems slow, it isn't. It's RELAXED. They are also accommodating. When our children and grandchildren came to visit us, they accommodated all ages, from 1-71. I can't say enough about the kindness and good humor of the staff.

Allowing the food to speak for itself! Ask the staff what these dishes were because I forgot :)read more